‘Educational Opportunaties’ Available—RFP
February 16, 2011 — Rhys EdwardsThe Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council announces the availability of their request for proposal for the Denise Marth Memorial Grant. The ‘educational opportunities’ will be awarded for child abuse and neglect prevention programs. Total funds available are $3,000 and are for one year. Application is open to all groups. Applications are due by Friday March 4th 2011 to the following address: PO Box 832 Houghton, MI 49931. An application may be requested by calling Rhys Edwards at 482-9077 or through emailing the coordinator at superiorcapcouncil@gmail.com, or following the link below.
The Superior Child Abuse Prevention Program is a local council of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, serving Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties. We are a community based organization that serves as an outreach component for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. SCAPC identifies needs and facilitates collaborative prevention programs. The council includes representatives of public agencies, schools, law enforcement the probate court, prosecutor’s office, parents, related private agencies and other members representing the demographic composition of the community.
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‘Check to protect’ every child
February 16, 2011 — Rhys EdwardsTo the editor:
Protecting children. No task is as important, as utterly profound, as keeping children safe from harm.
Unfortunately, too many children fall victim to neglect and abuse by the very people they trust to keep them safe.
Parents are responsible for more deaths of children under five than all childhood illnesses combined. This is a statistic we can no longer tolerate. If we are going to succeed in keeping all children safe, we must all be actively involved.
In Michigan, the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF), an independent nonprofit agency, promotes the health, safety and welfare of children by supporting and funding effective, collaborative programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.
CTF is directed by a volunteer board appointed by the governor, and supports community-based direct service programs and local child abuse and neglect prevention councils that serve 81 of Michigan’s 83 counties.
The Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council (SCAPC) is the local council of the CTF in this area serving Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties.
Please visit our local site at superiorcapcouncil. for further information.
The majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are entirely preventable in an engaged and supportive community. For example, a community that cares about early childhood development, parent support and mental health see families with children who are nurtured and who are born healthy and enter school ready to learn.
It is a simple act of giving, but the results can mean everything for that child-that child you chose to help.
When you fill out your Michigan Tax form 4642 this tax year, look for the CTF donation line. Fill in a donation amount and make the difference in a child’s life. If you use a tax preparer for your taxes, be sure to inform them of your donation intentions.
CTF is the only statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. CTF relies heavily on the contributions donated through the state income tax campaign to fund direct service and local prevention programs across the state of Michigan that help build strong, healthy families and keep children safe.
Since its creation in 1982, CTF has raised over $60 million and provided support to over six million children and families.
Let’s keep every child in Michigan safe, because every child deserves our protection. Every child deserves your protection.
RHYS EDWARDS
COORDINATOR, SUPERIOR CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION COUNCIL
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Salvation Army named SCAP ‘Organisation of the Year’.
February 7, 2011 — Rhys Edwards
Sue Verville representing the Salvation Army receives the award from SCAP Chair Steve Stutz.
The council has chosen the Salvation Army for the 2010 Sally Hruska Partners in Prevention Ward. The Salvation Army was chosen because of the work they do in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
Food Pantry – Emergency food for people in need.
Emergency Shelter – Provide temporary shelter for homeless adults and families.
Utility Assistance – Providing financial assistance for those facing electric or gas utility disconnections.
Thrift Store – The Thrift Store provides low-cost clothing, furniture, house wares and other items. The store serves as a source of funding for many Salvation Army programs.
Clothing & Furniture – This service is available to individuals and families in need and those displaced by fire or domestic abuse.
Christmas Assistance – During the holiday season food baskets are distributed to needy families and new toys are provided for their children.
The Salvation Army provides programs that help children develop socially and emotionally.
Youth Art Class, Youth Basketball, SYGO (Kid’s Choir), Instrumental Instruction, Character Building Programs (Sunbeams, Girl Guards & Adventure Corps), Summer Camping.
“The army is very caring and the workers there work unbelievably hard especially during the holidays, while always maintaining professionalism. My children and many children and parents in the community have enjoyed a positive rapport with the army as they are able to offer guidance and help as needed. Children and their families in the Copper Country are fortunate to have the army and the members of the army working in the community.” Anonymous
Sue Kauppi Named SCAP “Individual of the Year”
February 7, 2011 — Rhys Edwards
Sue Kauppi, Assistant Director and Prevention Services Coordinator at Dial Help is being recognized by the Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council, a local chapter of Michigan Children’s Trust Fund as its Partner in Prevention Individual of the Year. Sue’s work extends from the classroom to youth groups to families in their own homes.
Sue has applied her skills as a classroom educator in substance abuse prevention curriculums which teachers have found so valuable that the demand has outstretched the resources. Sue also facilitates Discovery Groups in four schools where she has developed a rapport with dozens of youth whom she has mentored throughout their middle school years. One school district has kept the groups together into high school, having seen the success the students have achieved. Sue’s pride in ―her kids‖ when they decide to take on a community service project or when they show compassion to one another reflects the special role she plays with them.
Families also benefit when Sue provides home based services. Working with parents, she helps stabilize family communications, facilitate interaction with other community services and with schools. She works with parents to establish appropriate expectations along with doing other very basic chores to help create nurturing homes. We are very proud to have Sue as a Dial Help staff member.
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